jebus

awesome pointers - really appreciated.

st4: where did you get yours from? and is that a strap from apbands?

anyone know how wrong is it to go quartz for a ROO? i'm a bit hesitant to invest in a sec@12 with the current situation.

Hey guys - new to this hobby (only a couple of reps to my collection) and website but I'll get on with my question:

I want to get the AP ROO Safari. Here's what it should look like:

Do you guys think this is worth getting? As in, have they done enough versions of it to have any kinks ironed out, and is it considered a model of which there are accurate reps etc?

I also hear the asian 7750 movement may not have much lasting power as a seconds@12 due to gears getting worn etc. I'm not too keen on spending $500 on a watch that lasts a few months and cost several hundred dollars to replace! There is also some drama about the datewheel and the dial colour - think I'm gonna need some guidance here...

Anyway, I've found the watch at these websites:

$478 - http://www.puretimewatch.com/product/royal-oak-offshore-ultimate-ss-safari-update/

$478 - http://asian7750.com/cn/product_show.asp?big_pid=&ps_id=132&P_id=1114&ti=

$584 - http://www.timeshops.net/AP0119_-_AP_Royal_Oak_Chronograph_White_DIAL_SS_LT_-_ASIAN_7750_28800BPH_12_SEC_310017-40.htm

Anyone have any thoughts on the price difference between the first two and timeshops? I have to say I think the timeshops one does look the best but I would love to have someone who even remotely knows what they're talking about help me out!

Also I've heard that really the best way to go about a watch like this is to contact a few sellers directly, like Hont etc. as they can get a better model/better price? Any ideas on who might be good to contact for an AP and what I should ask them when I get hold of them? Also is there any room to negotiate the price if contacted directly?

Ok - i think thats all I wanted to know. Sorry for tons of questions, but its better to spend the money properly the first time than have to buy it twice.

Thanks a lot for any help you can give me on these subjects!

jebus